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I’ve finally finished another very old project, which is related to Calvin and Hobbes comic. It’s Hobbes in the version imagined by Calvin ^_^ I took an eternity to finish this pattern, because I had to do five Hobbes at the same time (uhgh), which were gifts to my best friends and to my boyfriend.

I’m thinking about doing Calvin too, however, first I want to finish another project hehe.

– I always do my crochet works using continuous rounds. So, I will warn you in the pattern, when you have to work joining rounds;
– Everytime I will do a crochet work, the first thing I do is take a look in the entirely pattern before start doing it, so, I can have an idea of how the pattern works. Well, I recommend you to do the same;
– For sewing the pieces together you will use the tapestry needle;
– To make the eyes, mouth and teeth you will use the felt.

Update (06.06.2015): Hi Guys! I want to thank you all for being so kind and for all the kindly words you sent me by comments or email! Recently, I’m having a hard time to answer all the questions sent to my email and the comments. I’m sorry that I’m not able to answer your doubts. However, if you have any doubt, I’m sure that it is worth to leave a comment here, because even if I can’t answer you, I’m sure that someone in the community will try to help you out ^^

Part 1
Attach the white yarn between the first and the second round of the arm with a
sl st. After, repeat the same process in the next stitches, until you have done 10 sl st. (10)

Hook between the first and the second round of the arm.

Attach the white yarn between the first and the second round of the arm with a sl st.

Repeat the same thing in the next stitch.

Repeat the same thing in the next stitch.

Repeat the same thing in the next stitch.

Round 1 is done with 10 sl st.

Round 1 is done with 10 sl st.

Round 2: ch 1, turn and sc 4, inc, sc 4, inc (12)

Finish off.

Round 2 finished.

Round 2 finished.

Part 2.

Now that the base of his hand is done, it’s time to make his fingers. I didn’t used a pattern to make his fingers, because they are too small. What I’ve done was divide his hand in three pieces and crochet around 4~5~6 stitches in each round of each finger until it has gotten the desired lenght.

So, first, mentally divide his hand in three pieces, one for each finger. Then, attach the yarn in the place that will be between the first and the second finger, ch 3 and sl st in the opposite side.

Yarn attached and chain 3.

Sl st in the opposite side.

Now, start working in rounds to make the first finger. Make about 4~5~6 sc in each round until you get the desired length. In the last rounds decrease and finish off.

First finger.

Repeat the same process to make the second finger. Attach the yarn in the place that will be between the seconde and the third finger, ch 3 and sl st in the opposite side. Then, start working in rounds. Make about 4~5~6 sc in each round until you get the desired length. In the last rounds decrease and finish off.

Second and first fingers.

The remaning hole, where it will be the third finger.

Now, attach the yarn in the remaning hole and start working in rounds. Make about 4~5~6 sc in each round until you get the desired length. In the last rounds decrease and finish off.

The three fingers are done.

It’s time to make the thumb:

Attach the yarn in hobbes hand in the place where it will be his thumb. Ch 1, then dc 1 and sl st in the same place. After
that finish off.

Row1: Attach the fluffy yarn in the sl st in the row 5. Ch 3 and sl st in the next stitch (stitch from the row 4), then ch 3 and sl st in the next stitch, ch 3 and sl st in the next stitch.
Finish off.

Hook in the sl st of Row 5. Start in this sl st and then crochet in the direction of the arrow.

– Furr from the right side of his face (fluffy yarn)
Row 1: Count 4 stitches from the 5th sl st (same you started the furr, but in the opposite side) and attach the yarn. Ch 3 and sl st in the next stitch, then ch 3 and sl st in the next stitch, ch 3 and sl st in the next stitch.
Finish off.

Round 1: make 6 sc in mr (6)
Round 2-27: sc in each sc (6)
Finish off and leave a long tail for sewing.

** Assembly:

1. Cut a piece of wire (soft galvanized thin wire) in a size bigger than his tail. Put it inside his tail, after you have stuffed it. Stick the wire into his body (in the place where you are going to sew his tail) until you almost reach Hobbes’ neck. Then sew his tail to the body.

2. Sew the other pieces together;

3. Cut a piece of wire (soft galvanized thin wire) and pass it through his arms and body as shown in the photo bellow. Then, cut and hide the tips of the wire. This will allow his arms to be poseable.

4. Needle felt the black stripes of his face;

8. Cut the eyes, nose and mouth from black felt and glue them with contact glue to his face. If you prefer you may needle felt or embroyder it.

Dear Mia, Thank you so so much for putting this wonderful pattern together. I followed it instruction by instruction and now have for myself, my very own Hobbes. My mother, who taught me to crochet on your pattern sends lots of thanks all the way from India. Keep crocheting and keep inspiring us. Thanks once again. I wish I could share pictures with you so that you can see how well it has come out.